Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 1336

After what had happened previously, Simon left the country in a hurry. He claimed he was retiring, but he was actually trying to steer clear of trouble. He even blocked Pearl's number, putting it on a 'Do Not Disturb' list.NôvelDrama.Org owns © this.

Pearl decided she would only contact him if she had no other options.

Meanwhile, she discovered that Adrian was not only a competent doctor but also a quick learner. He needed reminders now and then, but once given, he could handle tasks on his own.

Thus, Adrian became her right-hand man.

James's illness was inherited, making it a complex case to handle. After exhaustive research turned up empty, Pearl chose to travel overseas to consult with Simon directly and to collect some medicinal herbs for further study. She took Adrian with her.

Richard wanted to join them, but Pearl refused.

"You have your job," she told him. "You don't need to come with me."

Richard frowned. "But this is a critical time for you. You should have someone to look after you."

"Isn't that why you asked Adrian to come? I'll be fine with him."

Just as Adrian was about to reassure Richard of his commitment to Pearl's safety, he caught a sharp, jealous glance from him. Realizing the precariousness of his situation, he nervously chuckled. "Well, I think Mister Richard would take better care of you, but since he's busy, I'll fill in."

Richard, though still uneasy, nodded his approval.

"How long will you be gone?"

"At least three months," Pearl replied.

Three months? Richard's frown deepened. It wasn't a long time, but that was very close to Pearl's due date. Was she going to give birth abroad?

James's worsening condition left no room for these considerations.

Three days later, Pearl and Adrian boarded a plane. Richard drove them to the airport. As they hugged goodbye, Richard had no idea it would be a long time before they met again.

Three months later, Adrian returned with the medicine for James, but Pearl didn't come back with him.

Richard, alarmed, tried to call Pearl, but her number was disconnected. Simon was unreachable as well.

Frustrated and desperate, Richard confronted the visibly shaken Adrian.

"Where is Pearl?" he demanded.

Adrian struggled with his response. After a long pause, he admitted, "She's missing. I don't know who took her." "That can't be right. Pearl wouldn't just get into trouble like that."